SW3 3RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW3 3RA

SW3 3RA, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 162 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.02 per 1,000 population. This SW3 3RA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW3 postcode area, which has experienced 303 crimes and a crime rate of 16.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW3 3RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW3 3RA, encompassing approximately 8518 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW3 3RA area, explore the SW3 3RA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW3 3RA area, visit the SW3 3RA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (211.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)

SW3 3RA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Pelham Street with total crimes: 11

SW3 3RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2819.02211.11%
Anti-social behaviour253.2913.64%
Violence and sexual offences232.9343.75%
Shoplifting202.7042.86%
Other theft142.3540.00%
Vehicle crime141.640.00%
Robbery91.64125.00%
Public order81.0614.29%
Burglary60.9450.00%
Bicycle theft50.700.00%
Drugs50.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.590.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2212.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.58-23.81%
Vehicle crime141.88-46.15%
Shoplifting141.64-41.67%
Other theft101.64-66.67%
Theft from the person91.17-81.63%
Public order71.06250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.820.00%
Robbery40.5933.33%
Burglary40.47-63.64%
Drugs30.4750.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4923.13308.33%
Other theft305.7511.11%
Vehicle crime263.524.00%
Shoplifting243.05-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.8283.33%
Violence and sexual offences212.58-8.70%
Burglary112.47-15.38%
Bicycle theft51.290.00%
Robbery30.59-25.00%
Public order20.35-75.00%
Drugs20.23-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2718.78-12.90%
Vehicle crime253.170.00%
Shoplifting252.93-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences232.93-11.54%
Burglary132.70225.00%
Theft from the person121.53-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour121.41-36.84%
Public order81.4133.33%
Drugs50.94-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.59-37.50%
Robbery40.59-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3523.24-25.53%
Other theft314.11-18.42%
Theft from the person263.648.33%
Violence and sexual offences263.0518.18%
Vehicle crime253.0531.58%
Anti-social behaviour192.93-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson82.23166.67%
Robbery80.9460.00%
Drugs70.94250.00%
Public order60.820.00%
Burglary40.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.47-25.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4723.8346.88%
Other theft385.52-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour274.46-6.90%
Theft from the person243.1741.18%
Violence and sexual offences222.82-18.52%
Vehicle crime192.58-13.64%
Burglary62.23-40.00%
Public order60.7050.00%
Robbery50.70150.00%
Bicycle theft40.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-66.67%
Drugs20.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4223.600.00%
Shoplifting324.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.400.00%
Vehicle crime223.170.00%
Theft from the person172.580.00%
Burglary102.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.170.00%
Drugs41.060.00%
Public order40.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Robbery20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202430
January 202427
December 202331
November 202338
October 202342

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 165 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20249
April 202449
January 202412
December 202326
November 202324
October 202317

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
April 202426
January 202425
December 202325
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
April 202421
January 202423
December 202326
November 202322
October 202327

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
April 202422
January 202412
December 202319
November 202327
October 202329

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20242
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 197 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202424
January 202425
December 202335
November 202347
October 202332

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202411
January 202413
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW3 3RA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pelham Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. A3217
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Cale Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Danube Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Culford Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Pelham Crescent
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Jubilee Place
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Lucan Place
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Ixworth Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 13. Rosemoor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sydney Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Coulson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Pond Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Shawfield Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Ovington Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. South Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dovehouse Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Britten Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Burnsall Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Elystan Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 28. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Draycott Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 30. Blacklands Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2